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Artistica Italian Galleryhttp://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)Blogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-8840985080978330474Sat, 15 Feb 2014 19:21:00 +00002014-02-15T11:21:40.644-08:00We are on the news...<h4>Here a nice article featuring us and our Artistica store in Winnetka, IL...<img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kwuYJRbqdUI/Uv-zpRhWo5I/AAAAAAAAD_0/hFFqh5Y9fAM/s1600/North_Shore_Weekend_Feb_2014.jpg" height="420" width="640" /><a href="http://issuu.com/jwcmedia/docs/tnsw71_east" target="_blank">Read it from source...</a></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="//img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" /><style>st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style><![endif]--><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style><![endif]--> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">Artistica owners are partners in business – and in life</span></b></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: small;"></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span>It was a match made in merchandise heaven – well, more accurately, the Merchandise Mart.</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Marco Margaritelli, creator of Artistica, had a brand _ and Alice Ardam, an account executive in sales, wanted to open a store. During an event at the downtown trade center, they found each other a partner in business – and in life.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>"It was like '<i>Veni, vidi, vici</i>' – I came, I saw, I conquered," laughed Margaritelli.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Thus was the beginning of Artistica Italian Gallery – with a marriage to follow.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Upon entering the ceramic shop in Winnetka's Hubbard Woods Design District, one is greeted with a steaming cup of espresso coffee and an assortment of Italian candies and chocolates with a backdrop of Italian music. The personable duo chats away about their history before even a mention of sales. However, it's hard not to inquire about the reproductions of Renaissance pottery.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Artistica, Inc. – started in Miami in 1990 – is a leader in high-end Italian majolica, or tin-glazed pottery. Margaritelli's birthplace, Deruta, is known throughout the world for its ceramics, so it was an obvious business choice of Margaritelli to sell what he was most familiar with. The brand expanded into B2B wholesale with show-rooms in Las Vegas, Altanta and High Point, N.C. Artistica is now the largest wholesale importer of majolica wares in the country.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Artistica's museum-quality pieces can be found in famous hotels such as Bellagio, Mirage and Treasure Island in Las Vegas.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Gianni Versace chose Artistica's "Orcio" urns to decorate the patio and pool area of his South Beach home. TV shows on E!, Bravo, the Food Channel and ABC have also featured its products.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>"We're surrounded by beauty - the merchandise sell itself," Margaritelli said.<br /><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The collection of more than 2,000 pieces comes from all over Italy: Amalfi, Abruzzi, Sicily and villages around Umbria and Tuscany, but the majority comes from the hilltop village of Deruta. The products, all molded and painted by hand, include, dinnerware, tableware and gifts items. Parmesan bowls, biscotti jars, Limoncello sets and gelato cups can infuse a room with Italian flair.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Last month, Ardam introduced black and white contemporary to appeal to the younger clientele.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>"The business just keeps growing, and we keep buying new things," said Ardam, "but our goal is to stay traditional."</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Margaritellis make annual business trips to Deruta and various Italian villages to meet with artisans and help with the design process. The Italian workshops value their suggestions, which are bases off the requests of the ceramics market. They direct them on shapes and colors, but Artistica never strays far from 15th - and 16th – century patterns.</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>"We want people to feel the warmth of the product," said Margaritelli, "and also know that it's sold exclusively in our store, by real people – a husband-and-wife team."</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></div>&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2014/02/we-are-on-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-3520836758268574885Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:13:00 +00002014-02-05T11:13:30.393-08:00Introducing the first collections of our Artistica NEW "Contempo" division.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style><![endif]--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Usually a new year at Artistica means the debut of new products and collections, but 2014 is turning out even more special than that! This year you’ll not only see new products, but also the addition of a completely new division. This new division, called <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3489">CONTEMPO</a>, features a wonderful assortment of exclusive and trendy new designs. These new contemporary-style ceramics are still made using our trademark traditional handcrafting and hand painting.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Among the new collections are <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3487">Pop</a>, <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3485">Imperial</a>, and <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3484">Nerone</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>- all depicting different styles of foliage designs using striking black and white line art. Our artisans in Deruta, Italy masterfully hand painted these new collections on contemporary-shaped bisque vessels.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Another special new addition is the <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3486">Gaudi'</a>collection. Expertly hand-painted in Tuscany using traditional Tuscan earth tones in a surprising abstract design, this collection is inspired by the style of the Spanish architect, Gaudi. The design features the unique interlacing of hand-painted curvilinear shapes in a burst of saturated colors. This meticulously arranged design is trimmed with a modern black and white checkered pattern. No space is left unpainted on the <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3486">Gaudi'</a> canisters and vases, with each piece fully decorated on all sides. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Be sure to check out the unique <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3486">Gaudi'</a> collection, and then get ready for additional <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3486">Gaudi'</a> pieces in spring 2014!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Right now we have introduced just a few new collections, with many more scheduled to debut throughout this year and in coming years.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">While we are excited to bring you these new collections, obviously our commitment to traditional Italian Tuscan Old World Majolica will remain. We felt that by adding these new collections we could provide our distinctive customers with even more variety while maintaining the handcrafted quality you’ve come to expect from us. </div>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2014/02/introducing-first-collections-of-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-5997993941795728687Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:43:00 +00002013-06-29T12:43:41.773-07:00<h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/north-shore-real-estate-chatter/2013/05/looking-for-a-unique-gift-try-shopping-in-winnetka/?fb_action_ids=681843551831158&amp;fb_action_types=og.likes&amp;fb_source=other_multiline&amp;action_object_map={%22681843551831158%22%3A381822601935120}&amp;action_type_map={%22681843551831158%22%3A%22og.likes%22}&amp;action_ref_map=[]#image/11" target="_blank">Looking for a Unique Gift? Try Shopping in Winnetka!</a><span class="userContent"><br /></span></h2><h3><span class="userContent">A beautiful article written by Margaret Goss of Winnetka, IL about selected stores here in the gorgeous Hubbard Woods Design District...</span></h3><h3><span class="userContent"><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/north-shore-real-estate-chatter/2013/05/looking-for-a-unique-gift-try-shopping-in-winnetka/?fb_action_ids=681843551831158&amp;fb_action_types=og.likes&amp;fb_source=other_multiline&amp;action_object_map={%22681843551831158%22%3A381822601935120}&amp;action_type_map={%22681843551831158%22%3A%22og.likes%22}&amp;action_ref_map=[]#image/11" target="_blank">Click HERE to read it..</a>. </span></h3>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2013/06/looking-for-unique-gift-try-shopping-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-1931378253499491692Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:19:00 +00002012-07-14T08:21:09.687-07:00Annual Sidewalk Sale coming Up!<div style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V76eLivAAt8/UAGN-io_MSI/AAAAAAAAD84/ce0VKsAYwgk/s1600/SidewalkSale01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V76eLivAAt8/UAGN-io_MSI/AAAAAAAAD84/ce0VKsAYwgk/s320/SidewalkSale01.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Hi there! Yes, Summer is here and truly in "high steam" this year...<br /><br />&nbsp;Well that's somewhat of a good news for us because great weather is what we need for our forth coming Annual Sidewalk Sale.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">The Sidewalk Sale has now become a traditional event here in Winnetka, IL where our flagship store/showroom is located.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">This year will be held on July 20th and 21st 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Our store is located in the Hubbard Woods district of Winnetka at 990 Green Bay Road.<br />Come by because (as usual) we will have GREAT DEALS on selected merchandise along with a 20% OFF Store Wide.<br /><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Unable to attend?</b><br />Do not worry! Thanks to internet, we will concurrently run the same in-store promotions as well in our beautiful web site: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.artistica.com/">www.artistica.com</a> </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Just MAKE SURE we have your email address on file so we can inform you of our special events. You can register very easily <a href="https://www.artistica.com/Subscribe.htm">here</a>.<br />Not sure if registered? Re-Register as our system will automatically delete duplicates and you will never receive more than one message.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Come by! Beginning Wednesday July 18, we'll have a "First Look - Private Sale" just for registered customers and we all will be looking forward to see you!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Ciao</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;">Marco &amp; Alice Margaritelli</div>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/07/normal-0-false-false-false.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-1295167758705654067Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:29:00 +00002012-04-13T11:29:07.794-07:00April Showers<a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2341"><span style="color: #666666;"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Categories/Umbrella_Stands_Vases.jpg" width="175" /></span></a>The weather forecast for Chicago is predicting rain, including some thunder showers for the next three days.&nbsp; Perfect time to introduce you to our fine collection of Umbrella Stands.<br />I have one in my foyer which is, of course, filled with umbrellas and a collection of antique canes, one of which belonged to my late great Italian grandfather.&nbsp; <br /><br />They can also be used as planters, filled with summer greens and flowers or branches and grasses in the fall.<br /><br />I have a client who purchased two of our Florentine Umbrella Stand/Vase (#17-FLO).&nbsp; They had two large niche in the foyer which needed just the right pieces to compliment the architecture.&nbsp; We filled them with fresh bamboo grass to welcome guests to a summer party.&nbsp; <br /><br />For those of you who live in the Chicago area, we are participating for&nbsp;our 8th year in the Winnetka Club "Lifestyles" housewalk Wednesday May 15th.&nbsp; It is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our merchandise in some of the North Shores finest homes.&nbsp; Tickets can be obtained at <a href="mailto:thewinnetkaclub@gmail.com">thewinnetkaclub@gmail.com</a><br />This year we will be in a "transitional" home, where we can show how&nbsp;our dinnerware and table top accessories look in both traditional and contemporary kitchen and dining rooms.&nbsp;Looking forward to seeing&nbsp;you there, Frank<br /><br />http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-showers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-3550447584030006541Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:12:00 +00002012-04-06T14:12:46.641-07:00Been Away Too Long...I'm back after spending a few weeks in South Carolina and Florida...only to find that Winnetka was warmer than both....arriving home to find green grass and trees blooming like they do in mid-May. <br /><br />With the holiday this weekend, I"m thinking what makes an ordinary table great???&nbsp; The center piece. I've attached our collection for you to&nbsp;enjoy.&nbsp; My favorites are any that are footed.&nbsp; They add an elegance to the table and can be filled with fruits, vegatables, or flowers.&nbsp; Many are decorated inside and need nothing to make them a table-top knockout. I also like to add candle stixs, fabrics, and metals to make an impactful theme.<br /><br />You can also use our centerpiecs on kitchen islands&nbsp; mixed with larger overscaled piece, like our large ceramic candle sticks or large wrought iron candlesicks for a more rustic look. Depending on the island size I like to do larger items like urns filled with greens and our trays. <br /><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2275"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 9pt;"><img border="0" height="174" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Categories/Centerpieces.JPG" width="175" /></span></a><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2258"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 9pt;"></span></a><br />Have a spring celebration Happy Easter and Passover to all. Frankhttp://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/04/been-away-too-long.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-990518786447573856Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:30:00 +00002012-03-07T13:00:32.784-08:00Welcome Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2258" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Categories/Cachepots.jpg" width="175" /></a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: 9pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><b>Spring is finally here???</b><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The temperature in Winnetka, Illinois&nbsp;[just north of Chicago] is 70 degrees, 2 days in a row... Makes me feel like getting outside and preparing my patio and garden for the warm seasons ahead.&nbsp; </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I've attached our selection of beautiful planters for you to explore.<br />The warm Tuscan colors will only enhance the beauty of what you plant in them. We have sizes to fit a large indoor or outdoor tree, down to the most petite orchid. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">You can also leave them outdoors all four seasons down to 20 degrees below zero... The opening needs to be covered to keep rain and snow from collecting inside.&nbsp; Enough about cold weather.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">There are several shapes that I think you will enjoy.&nbsp; After the blooming summer plants fade and the holidays are over, I like to fill my collection of planters with green plants and orchids and put in rooms all over the house to make the rooms come alive with&nbsp;shades of green&nbsp;til they can move outdoors and the cycle begins again....off for a couple of weeks, headed south.<br />Frank<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2258">CLICK HERE to view our fabulous CACHEPOTS &amp; PLANTER selection...</a></b></div>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-is-finally-here-temperature-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-2840333100405489252Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:46:00 +00002012-03-01T15:30:32.953-08:00Welcome Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2237"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://www.artistica.com/images2004/GroupShoots/Page44c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Busy today, not much time to write.&nbsp; <br />Thought you might enjoy seeing our <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2237"><b>Orvieto</b> collection</a>.&nbsp; I've been to this stunning mountain top Tuscan town.&nbsp; I promise you it's cathedral is well worth the trip. <br />With spring almost here it brings my thoughts to pops of green shooting up from the frozen earth... Even though it's been mild in Chicago-land, it's still winter with brown trees and cold nights<br />.&nbsp; <br /><b>Orvieto's</b> "spring chicken" motif,&nbsp;albeit&nbsp;centuries, old brings with it the promise of spring.&nbsp; <br />Mr Rooster walking amid the leaves with dots of pink and yellow, hints of flowers??? <br />You can also enhance your table setting with our <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2905"><b>Adriana</b> wine Goblets</a> and footed Water Glasses&nbsp;in sunny golden yellow.<br />The fine Murano hand blown glassware is like a ray of sunshine for your table scape.<br />Take a look at the whole collection, what a great way to welcome the new season.&nbsp; <br />Enjoy the longer sunny days ahead.<br />Frankhttp://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/02/welcome-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-2544629318135192621Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:48:00 +00002012-02-22T14:35:37.246-08:00Exciting Dinnerware News!!!<b>We've finally done it!&nbsp; </b><br />Of course you've heard of Dining parings, where the perfect wine is pared with your appitizer, fish or meat entrees, and desserts. We'll now we've made the process of selecting just the right glassware and flatware to enhance our beautiful Deruta dinnerware.&nbsp; <br />I've given you selections that match or enhance our assortment.<br />For example I've pared our Faenza dinnerware with our Cobalt blue Murano goblet and water glass as well as our Brilliant blue Vietri flatware.&nbsp; Or select&nbsp;Fruttina where I've used our cobalt drinkware and added our stunning Martellato stainless, note the fine hammered details in the handles, to add sparkle to your table top.<br />Best of all we'll extend a discount to customers who purchase our complete dinnerware parings.&nbsp; To view dozens of other parings, simply click below and see all the wonderful selections I've made just for you.<br />Until next week, Frank<br /><span id="goog_1185583500"></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.artistica.com/Shop_PPK_Place_Settings.htm"> <img border="0" height="90" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Gif_Jpg/PPK_PIC.jpg" width="223" /></a></span></span><br /><span id="goog_1185583500"></span> <span id="goog_1185583501"></span><br /><span id="goog_1185583500"></span> <span id="goog_1185583501"></span><br /><a href="http://www.artistica.com/Shop_PPK_Place_Settings.htm">http://www.artistica.com/Shop_PPK_Place_Settings.htm</a>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/02/exciting-dinnerware-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-3661938309665698314Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:54:00 +00002012-02-09T14:59:11.915-08:00Renaissance Wall Plates for your home...Today my thoughts are all about Artistica's beautiful selection of elegant wall plates.<br />Many can be found as part of our vast collections.<br />These fine hand-crafted pieces are truly "fine art" for&nbsp;the home.<br />Each wall plate is hand painted and decorated, many have themes that date back to the 14th and 15th centuries.&nbsp; They come in many sizes one just right to fit your unique space. <br />Some of my favorites are part of our Majolica Delfino and Cornucopia collections, but you may also like our "Vino del Convento" wall plate from our Prima Classe Collection.<br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As a designer, I suggest that wall plates can be hung as a single piece or can be clustered or grouped together to make a more impactful presentation. They will enhance your kitchen, breakfast room, or back splash.<br />Of course they work well in traditional and Tuscan interiors, but can also lend a bit of history to a more contemporary interior.<br /><br />Click below image to review our wall plates.<br />Frank <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2346" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Categories/Wall_Plates.jpg" width="175" /></a></div>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/02/renaissance-wall-plates-for-your-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-740231988569303098Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:00 +00002012-02-03T10:08:48.644-08:00Give your Valentine something special from ArtisticaSome friends of mine just returned from Tuscany, after their first trip to Italy.<br />I think his description was "exceptionally beautiful" referring to the&nbsp;country, people, and of course the food.<br />Though they were unable to get to Deruta, they said that on Saturdays the Deruta manufacturers would come to Perugia and do what we here call a "pop-up" store for just a day... They were enchanted by the color, craftsmanship, and beauty&nbsp;of each and every piece.<br />They also noted that rather than carry ceramics home they knew they could just come to Artistica's Winnetka showroom to find many of the same ceramics they had seen in Italy.&nbsp; <br /><br />Secondly, Valentine's Day is just 11 days away...<br />Just enough time to select from or extensive collection of fine ceramics to warm the heart of any sweetheart this Valentine's Day.<br />Ciao!<br />Frank...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artistica.com/eMailAds/Valentine_Day_2012.htm">CLICK HERE for some great ideas...</a>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/02/give-your-valentine-something-special.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-143253690392315821Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:25:00 +00002012-02-03T10:07:20.266-08:00Murano glassHey Artistica Blog Followers,<br /><br />This week I'm obsessed with Murano Glass.&nbsp; We recently had a shipment of our Murano stemware.&nbsp; The hand crafted glass comes in both wine and water glass sizes, in several colors. Our glassware works beautifully with our Artistica dinnerware collections, as well as your own fine and casual dinnerware.<br />I have recommended to clients that they mix many colors on the same table.&nbsp; Would love you to look at all the colors, just click on the link below. <br /><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2905">glass</a><br /><br />Our glass comes from the finest manufacturer in Italy located in Murano, a series of islands off the Venetian coast producing glassware that will add sparkle to your table, and enhance every table setting.<br /><br />As spring approaches, don't forget about out Bridal Registry, giving your guests the opportunity to purchase special items selected by you.<br /><br />Til next week,&nbsp; Frank<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2905">http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2905</a>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2012/02/murano-glass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-4075243562878291677Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:12:00 +00002011-10-23T15:43:22.791-07:00Artistica reviewed by Catalogs.com in the Top10 - Best Decorating Ideas!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Others/Home_P1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>Hi there!<br /><br />Well, another good day here at Artistica Italian Gallery as we were recognized in the<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1987954085"> </a><b>Top 10 Best Decorating Ideas</b> by <a href="http://catalogs.com/">Catalogs.com</a> <br /><a href="http://www.catalogs.com/info/bestof/best-of-theme-decorating-ideas">View: Artistica Top 10 Decorating Ideas...</a><br /><br />And that's is a pretty nice achievement considering that Catalogs.com feature thousands of catalogs including top home decor retailers such as Horchow, Neiman Marcus, Toscano, Sears and many more!<br />If you love print catalogs, you should definitely visit <a href="http://www.catalogs.com/">catalogs.com</a>!<br /><br />We'll talk soon...<br />Ciao!<br />Marcohttp://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2011/07/artistica-reviewed-by-catalogscom-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-4663319332225620149Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:42:00 +00002011-07-29T07:42:50.602-07:00Artistica.com awarded the "Excellent" STELLA Services seal!We are pleased (and proud, yes...) to announce that our courteous and efficient customer service has now been officially recognized by the renown <a href="http://www.stellaservice.com/profile/artistica.com/">STELLAService.com</a> which is an independent company that rates the customer service performance of online stores.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jwr4Njab9O0/TjLDyS83PEI/AAAAAAAAD7M/PyECujHBUkg/s1600/STELLA_Seal_Excellent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="76" width="113" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jwr4Njab9O0/TjLDyS83PEI/AAAAAAAAD7M/PyECujHBUkg/s320/STELLA_Seal_Excellent.jpg" /></a></div>We thank those customers that were kind enough to leave their valuable feedback.<br />Thanks to them Artistica.com now share this prestigious status with some of the leading companies in the USA such as: <a href="http://www.stellaservice.com/profile/NeimanMarcus.com/">Neiman Marcus</a>, <a href="http://www.stellaservice.com/profile/Zappos.com/">Zappos.com</a>, <a href="http://www.stellaservice.com/profile/1800Flowers.com/">1800Flowers.com</a> and <a href="http://www.stellaservice.com/">many more</a>...<br />Thank you all! And you can count on us keeping ups our great customer service!<br /><br />Ciao!<br />Marcohttp://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2011/07/artisticacom-awarded-excellent-stella.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0990 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA42.1185993 -87.7453793999999910.056987300000003 -147.5110044 74.1802113 -27.97975439999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-4403750362358671668Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:29:00 +00002010-11-22T11:18:22.012-08:00Artistica.com Offers Gift Registry Service by eWish<div>Artistica.com Offers Gift Registry Service by eWish<br />(As seen on: <a href="http://www.internetretailer.com/2010/07/19/artisticacom-offers-gift-registry-service-ewish">Internet Retailer</a>)<br /><br />Artistica manufactures imports and distributes Renaissance-inspired, hand painted Italian ceramics and Deruta dinnerware products and provides the largest assortment of authentic hand painted Italian ceramics. Established in 1990 Artistica saw the value of the web early on and now their online store, www.Artistica.com, offers a gift registry service from eWish.<br /><br />The integration of the eWish registry on Artisitca.com means shoppers can set up a gift registry quickly and easily and then use convenient Add-to-Registry Buttons to build a gift list. Friends visit the registry to view the list of gifts and make a purchase on-line. All purchases are automatically removed from the registry to eliminate duplicate gifts. The gift registry can be used for any occasion, from weddings, to baby showers, to housewarming and birthdays and takes the guesswork out of gift buying.<br /><br />“We manufacture it, we import it, and we distribute it” explains Artistica President, Marco Margaritelli, “Artistica's authentic Majolica wares are museum-quality reproductions from 15th and 16th century originals, with a variety that spans from jugs, urns, canisters and dinnerware, to cache pots, centerpieces, lamps and wall plates in classic Renaissance, and in unique, decorative styles. Our products are all hand manufactured by small artisan workshops, located in Deruta and in small towns surrounding Florence, in the central Italian regions of Umbria and Tuscany, for centuries known as ‘Lands of Saints and Poets’”.<br /><br />Customers can sign up for the gift registry by visiting Artistica.com. Once registered building a gift list is easy, simply click convenient Add-to-Registry Buttons near the wanted items. Friends can visit the registry via search forms on the gift registry section of Artistica.com, TheKnot.com or WeddingChannel.com, and also by following a unique hyperlink included with each registry. To protect privacy, an optional guest password can be assigned to limit access.<br /><br />Artistica is located in Miami, FL and its goods can be found in retail stores throughout the USA. Artistca also offers pricing at trade and wholesale levels. To contact visit <a href="http://www.artistica.com/">http://www.artistica.com</a>.</div>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2010/07/artisticacom-offers-gift-registry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-7819211497039422150Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:11:00 +00002010-07-14T11:24:00.187-07:00ON SALE NOW! Web Update...Once again we have a web update.<br />We have revamped our "On Sale" web department where we are now featuring over 1,000 items, most of them on sale for the very first time!<br />The "<a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2269">On Sale</a>" page is now conveniently organized grouping the sale products by discount amount.<br /><br />Most important, check back our "On Sale" page often as product listing is continuously updated.<br />Thank you and: <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2269">SHOP NOW</a>!http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2010/07/on-sale-now-web-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-7043689143616254235Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:20:00 +00002010-07-05T09:44:36.800-07:00New Artistica Catalog now ready!<a href="http://www.artistica.com/images/Gif_Jpg/Catalog2010.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 175px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.artistica.com/images/Gif_Jpg/Catalog2010.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We are proud to announce that our 20th Anniversary Catalog has arrived and now ready for immediate mailing.<br /><br />With this new catalog, once again we are pleased to present our most extensive collection ever!<br />Your favorite classic collections from previous years are still pretty much intact and still part of this catalog, now accompanying numerous new collections and unique products and masterpieces, all manufactured in the renowned traditional majolica style.<br /><a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2704">Request your copy now!</a> </div>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-artistica-catalog-now-ready.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-4974895931905889880Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:22:00 +00002010-07-05T09:42:04.739-07:00Decorating with Artistica's Products...Artistica's Italian hand painted ceramics are stylish, trendy and fashionable and we definitely have the greatest selection available in the USA!<br /><br />Occasionally we will post pictures taken at our customers home decorated with Artistica's products like the slide show shown below.<br /><br />Do you want to see more? <a href="http://www.artistica.com/Decorating_Gallery.htm">CLICK HERE </a>to visit our Decorating Gallery web page.<br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><embed height="267" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="400" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feat=flashalbum&amp;RGB=0x000000&amp;feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fmargaritelli.marco%2Falbumid%2F5481268040793187361%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US"></embed>http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2010/06/housewalk2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-467659923490064178Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:03:00 +00002010-02-03T13:12:20.356-08:00NEW Anniversary Edition Catalog will be available soon!We would like to notify all our customers that a brand new catalog is being developed.<br />Since we are still waiting for a few new collections from our Italian vendors, most likely we will initially offer it only in a downloadable PDF format, and once fully completed it will be available in printed format.<br />This will be a "Special Edition" publication aimed to refresh our whole collections lineup along to celebrate our 20th year in business.<br /><br />Please check back with us.<br />Thanks!http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-anniversary-edition-catalog-will-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-8192420099447737100Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:01:00 +00002009-06-26T17:15:57.753-07:00Ceramics from DerutaWeb Update - Dinnerware Pre-Packs now available...We are pleased to announce that we have updated our <a href="http://www.artistica.com/shop_dinnerware.htm">Shop Dinnerware </a>section that now feature Dinnerware Pre-Packs for our most popular Deruta patterns: <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2225">Raffaellesco</a>, <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2280">Ricco Deruta</a>, <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2283">Vecchia Deruta</a>, <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2220">Antico Deruta</a>, <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2274">Fruttina</a> and <a href="http://www.artistica.com/category.aspx?categoryID=2277">Perugino</a>.<br /><br />When selecting any of the above mentioned dinnerware design, you will have the option to purchase convenient pre-packs.<br /><br />The "open stock" purchasing option is still available.<br />We are working (hard...) to offer the pre-pack option in additional Deruta patterns.<br /><br />Check us out soon.<br /><br />Don't forget to <a href="https://www.artistica.com/Subscribe.htm">register</a> to receive our announcements and our special discount offers and promotions!http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2009/06/web-update-we-are-pleased-to-announce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-404999028234106250Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:22:00 +00002009-06-08T13:55:18.371-07:00Artistica June '09Hey friends of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Artistica</span>,<br /><br />My name is Frank <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Parrilli</span>. I've been working for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Artistica</span> Italian Gallery in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Winnetka</span> showroom for almost three years now.<br /><br />I've also had the opportunity to work in our Showrooms in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Las</span> Vagas at the World Market Center and High Point furniture market. Merchandising the spaces and selling to our customers, who have rapidly become our friends.<br /><br />Summer is here. We're awaiting lots of new beautiful merchandise which is currently in Florida, here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Winnetka</span> soon. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Winnetka</span> showroom is ready for summer with beautiful containers to enhance your garden, or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Deruta</span> dinnerware to brighten your summer alfresco dining table.<br /><br />Beautiful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Murano</span> glass from which to drink your favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Pinot</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Grigio</span> on these warm summer evenings.<br /><br />We are also thinking about a party to celebrate our Annual Winnetka Sidewalk Sale in mid-July. More on that later. We're looking forward to seeing you in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Winnetka</span> soon.<br /><br />Til then, I remain at your service, Frankhttp://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2009/06/artistica-june-09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Knarf)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-352236274321968307Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:09:00 +00002009-06-08T13:12:54.583-07:00Ceramics from DerutaNew container just arrived!I just want you to know that last week we received another container from Italy!<br />As result many products are now back in stock, including those "hard-to-get" Florentine ceramics from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Montelupo</span> and most of the new collection introduced early Spring...<br /><br />Please take a look at our web site.<br />Thanks!http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-just-want-you-to-know-that-last-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657525523229904677.post-3177473987959514690Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:40:00 +00002009-06-08T12:59:57.034-07:00Welcome to Artistica Italian CeramicsWelcome to our new blog...Well, we finally made it to the blogging community...<br /><br /><br />Today we are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">launching</span> our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Artistica</span> blog.<br />Frankly we will not have the time for "daily" updates, but our goal is to keep you posted with our news regarding products, events, trade shows, new arrivals etc...<br /><br />Thank you for reading, and feel free to leave your own comments as well...<br /><br />Ciao!http://artistica-italianceramics.blogspot.com/2009/06/welcome-to-our-new-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Artistica Italian Ceramics)0